Bury What We Cannot Take by Kirstin Chen

Bury What We Cannot Take

Kirstin Chen

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced

300 pages | first published 2018

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"Complex and rich, Chen's story serves as a fascinating window into a unique period of history and the plight of one displaced family." --Harper's BazaarThe day nine-year-old San San and her twelve-year-old brother, Ah Liam, discover their grandmo...
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Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
tense 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.55

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